Established in 2009, Kolegji Universitar Pavarësia Vlorë (University College Pavarësia Vlorë) is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Vlorë (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Vlore. Officially recognized by the Agjencia e Sigurimit të Cilësisë në Arsimin e Lartë (Quality Assurance Agency in Higher Education), Kolegji Universitar Pavarësia Vlorë (UPV) is a very small coeducational Albanian higher education institution. Kolegji Universitar Pavarësia Vlorë (UPV) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 13 years old Albanian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy This higher education institution has an open admission policy. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UPV also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.